The 6th EMBRIO International Symposium Involves Participants from 10 Countries
The Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science (FPIK) held The 6th EMBRIO International Symposium (EIS) 2023. This activity involved participants from 10 countries and was held hybridly at the Sumardi Sastrakusumah Auditorium, IPB Dramaga Campus, Bogor, (6-7/11).
The chief of the organising committee, Dr Safrina Dyah Hardiningtyas, conveyed that this activity was a routine biennial event carried out by researchers from FPIK IPB University who were members of the EMBRIO team. Through EIS, she hopes that researchers can get the latest information and insights related to fisheries and marine issues.
“We also invite universities from several countries that have a world class university ranking reputation. The EIS is also an effort to respond to the G20 event held last year which stated that the fisheries and marine sector is an important sector,” she said.
Dr Safrina said there were 110 participants from within and outside the country. A total of 10 countries participated in this event including Australia, Germany, France, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Japan, UK, Ireland and Czechoslovakia.
Vice Rector of IPB University for Education and Student Affairs, Prof Deni Noviana expressed her gratitude to the researchers who had organised this conference. This prestigious event, she said, was not only for IPB University but also for the global academic community by mutually committing to realising prosperity from the oceans, through sustainable marine resources.
“Currently the world is facing significant challenges related to environmental sustainability, especially in Indonesia’s oceans. The points in our efforts to maintain the health of marine ecosystems are sourced from global initiatives such as the post-G2020 global biodiversity framework, marine ecosystem protection, illegal fishing control, and the development of marine protected areas in Antarctica,” he said.
According to Prof Deni, the event is not only about sharing knowledge, but also about collaborating, networking and identifying knowledge gaps. The symposium can also train the next generation of scientists and seek expert advice on practical issues in tropical marine intensity and fisheries management conservation.
“Let us unite for the sustainability of Indonesia’s fisheries and marine diversity and the welfare of all mankind,” he invited.
Meanwhile, Dean of FPIK IPB University, Prof Fredinan Yulianda stated that the current condition of Indonesia’s coral reefs is 72 per cent severely damaged. Only 28 per cent are still in good condition. Therefore, this seminar is important to see the world’s perspective on how to respond to this, so that later there will be recommendations to be followed up together.
“This event is an important moment related to Indonesia’s marine resources which have very high potential, but are not in good condition. Therefore, we want to see how the experts think about these problems,” he said. (dh/Rz) (IAAS/RUM)
